Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 14698, William Evans, Mass. R.I.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass. R.I.
Evans, William or Evens
W. 14698
Merribah
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5646
Massachusetts
William Evans
of Berkley in the State of Mass who was a Private in the company, commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg t commanded by Col Walker in the Mass line for 2 Years
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass at the rate of 80 Dollars ~ Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of Feby 1833 and sent from J. H. Stockbridge Secy of War
Arrears to 4th of Dec r 1832 $120~ Semi-annual allowance ending 4 March 33 40~
$160~
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. H. Stockbridge Clerk Book D. Vol. 22-1 Page 48.

Massachusetts 6935.
Merritah Evans, of William Evans decd.
was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 who died on the 1835 Bristol in the State of Mass he was a Pion. in the Company commanded by Captain of the Regt commanded by Col Walker in Mass. line for 6 months
scribed on the Roll of Mass the rate of 53 Dollars 33 cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 day of June 43, and sent to Col. W. Allison Present  and Clerk
Arrears to the 4th of March 1841 annual allowance ending
566 65
[Act July 7, 1837] Thea. S. Woodley, Vol. 1 Page 8
Reported
at the A.D. Boston Feb 22 43 Same March 22 43 80.00 W.S. Allison March 18. 1843-
Set to A. Russell Aug 17 45 Set to A. Russell Aug 17 45

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
County of Bristol ss
At a Court of Probate held in Dighton in said County on the Seventeenth day of August - one thousand eight hundred eight hundred and thirty two, before the Hon. Hadley Baylies Judge of the Probate &c. for said County, personally appeared William Evans a resident of Berkley in the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, a man aged seventy seven years on the tenth day of July - now last past, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of long res., passed June 7 th 1832 make the following declaration. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated - Viz. That he enlisted in said Town of Berkley about the first day of May A.D. 1778, (where he then resided,) for the term of nine months; that soon after he enlisted he mustered at Farmton in said County of Bristol, from whence he together with about two hundred others marched under the superintendence of Major Jonathan Caver to Fishkill in the State of New York, where they arrived in the month of June A.D. 1778 - They were then divided and formed into companies of Infantry and he the said Evans was placed and put into the company commanded by Capt. Nehemiah Hurdling of Dighton in said County of Bristol and in Col. Garmaliel Bradfords regiment (said Bradf. as he thinks and has understood was from Scituate in the County of Plymouth Mass.) and in Gen. John Pattersons Brigade (as he has understood, was from Farmington in the State of Connecticut.

from thence, he and the company to which he belonged marched to White Plains in the State of New York, where he and the company staid some time, and from thence he with other troops marched to West Point in New York where he remained and served as a soldier until the about the fourth day of March A.D. 1779 when and where he received a written and an honorable discharge in writing , signed by Brigadier Major Philip Schell, by order of Gen. Pattison. This service, for the time before mentioned, he rendered as a private soldier in the Continental Army of the United States, and for which he the said Evans was placed upon the pension List, Roll of the Disbursing- -sets agency in conformity with the law of the United States of the 18th of March A.D. 1818, but was struck from the same under and by virtue of the Act of May 12th A.D. 1820. That the evidence of this service together with his discharge as he the said Evans supposes is on file in the War Office of the United States. That after he was struck from the Pension List, to wit, in March A.D. 1829 he made an application to be restored to the Pension List, at which time he delivered his Pension Certificate to the Court through whom he made his said application & he the said Evans supposes that said Pension Certificate was sent to the then Secretary of War of the United States, with said application - That he resided in Berkly afore- -said, when he made his first application, and also when he made his second application, which was to be restored to the Pension List.
And the said William Evans further declares, upon his oath aforesaid, that he enlisted as a private soldier on the first day of May A.D. 1775 in said Berkly (that then being his place of residence) for the term of eight months, in a company of Infantry, commanded by Capt. Samuel Tibbs of said Berkly and in the Regiment of Col. Walker of Rehoboth in

said County of Bristol; that in one or two days after he so enlisted, he marched with the company from said Berkley to the Town of Roxbury in the County of Suffolk, where he, with other troops, were engaged in guarding Boston Neck (the British then being in possession of Boston) and in erecting fortifications in face of the enemy — He recollects during this term of service that Gen. Washington came to Roxbury and reviewed the troops — He also well recollects the battle at Bunker's hill, being in full view of the same — The enemy during the day of the battle at Bunker's hill fired upon the American troops that were stationed at Roxbury and the soldiers were in constant expectation of and preparing for a battle with the enemy — He also well recollects of the frequent firing at other times from the enemy upon the American troops at Roxbury to prevent the erection of the fortifications — That he continued to serve at Roxbury until the first day of January A.D. 1776 when he was discharged at said Roxbury by Capt. Dabbs. — This discharge was a verbal and not a written one — He also well recollects during this term of service of seeing Gen. Thomas frequently at Roxbury — This service was rendered by said Evans as one of the soldiers which were furnished by the State of Massachusetts — The evidence of this service is annexed and will be found in the affidavits subscribed by William Cotton of Newton and Paul Briggs of Berkley both of whom were private soldiers in the same company with him And the said William Evans upon his oath aforesaid further declares that he enlisted in said Berkley as a private soldier May 17th 1776, (that then being his place of residence) in a company of Infantry commanded by Capt. Nehemiah Redding and in Col. Josiah Whitney's Regiment, of which Regiment Thomas Hovey was adjutant; that he enlisted as aforesaid for the term of seven months; that within a day or

or two after he enlisted, he marched from said Berkley to Boston Mass. and after remaining some time in Boston, he went with his company and other troops to Noddle's Island in Boston Bay, where after remaining about one month, (and being there as well as in Boston engaged in guarding the coast and erecting fortifications,) he with his company and other troops went to Hull in the county of Massachusetts  Dorsetshire at Charles - neck roads, where he and his companions in arms, guarded the coast, and erected a fort - Shortly after the troops arrived at Hull, he took part with his company and regiment and captured three British vessels  vessels , two of which vessels  vessels were full of Scotch Highland soldiers for the British army, and the other was loaded with provisions and munitions of war for the British Army. The troops at this period, that were stationed at Boston, Noddle's Island and Hull, as the said Evans believes, were under the immediate command of Gen. Benjamin Lincoln, whom he frequently saw whilst he the said Evans was at those places. — That  That after serving the said term of seven months he was discharged at said Hull in December A.D. 1776. by Capt. Sheldon — He had no written discharge, as it was not customary at this period of the service to give such, nor does he recollect of any continental troops being at Boston, Noddle's Island or Hull at this period of his service — This term of service was rendered by him as one of the soldiers which were furnished by the State of Massachusetts — The evidence of this service is annexed as will be found in the affidavits, subscribed by Benjamin Paul, Joseph Sanford, and Paul Briggs all of said Berkley, all of whom were private soldiers in the same company with the said William Evans —
The said Evans further declares that he served at various other times and places, of which however he now introduces no proof, as he supposes the above campaigns and terms which are particularly set forth and

5 th described, are sufficient in all to embrace the period of his years service in the Revolutionary War — And the said Eneas in order more fully to answer the interrogatories proposed by the Secretary of War, says, he was born in said Town of Berkley on the tenth day of July A.D. 1755, and that he has an attested copy of the same, taken from the Book of Records of Births of said Town of Berkley which copy is herunto annexed. That he resided in said Berkley at the several periods when he was called into service, in which town he now resides and has always resided since the Revolutionary War — That he was called into service, and also the names of his officers, of other officers, together with such regiments as he recollects and the general circumstances of his service and the manner in which he was discharged; are before mentioned described in this declaration — He was not a substitute — The names of the persons who can testify to his veracity and services as a soldier, are the same that have subscribed the annexed affidavits; and in addition to these persons he has no doubt, but that the Rev. Thomas Linder and Nathaniel the  Hathaway both residents of said Berkley can testify to his character for veracity and their belief that he rendered the aforementioned and described services as a soldier of the Revolution — He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll, of the agency of any State he having as he supposed, been taken from the same (or if any) only on that

6 th of the agency of the State of the Netherlands -
William Evers
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid -
H. Darylie, Judge of Probate
We Thomas Andrews a Virginian residing in the said Town of Berkley since the  Hathaway Mary Gillai are residing in the same Berkley hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with late William Evers who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be forty seven years of age that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion
Thomas Andrews, Berkley Hathaway
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid -
H. Darylie, Judge of Probate
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the inter- rogatories prescribed by the law to the deponents, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the said Court further certify, that it appears to them that Thomas Andrews who has signed the pre- -ing certificate is a Virginian residing in said Town of Berkley & that the  Hathaway Mary Gillai are who has also signed the same is a resident in the same Berkley, and is a credible person and that their statements are believed to be true.
H. Darylie, Judge of Probate

1 th Commonwealth of Massachusetts } ss. County of Bristol.
Anselm Basset Register of the County of Probate in and for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Brown for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court the day and year first written in this application.
Anselm Basset

William Evans.
William Evans. The [illegible] [illegible]

Declaration
In order to be restored to the Pension List under the Act of March 18 1823. drawn up in conformity with the regulations of the War Department of the 26th December 1828.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
First J.
On this ninth day of March 1829. personally appeared in open Court of Common Pleas being a Court of Record held in and for the County aforesaid William Evans resident in said County aged about seventy four years who being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say that he is the same person who served in the Revolutionary War in the Company commanded by Captain Ebenezer Dilling of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Gamaliel Bradford of the line of the State of Massachusetts, that he received a pension under the Act of March 18 1823. but his name was dropped from the Pension Roll on account of the amount of his property which was valued at less than $766. and he now applies to be restored in consequence of the Regulations of the War Department of the 26th December 1828. having at this time the following named property being worth no more than the sums below mentioned.
Schedule.
  Nichols   About ten acres of land improved at $25 per acre with buildings thereon $250 —   About sixteen acres of land unimproved at $11 per acre 176 —   About 2 acres of land at 20 per acre 40 —   About 1 1/2 acres of land at 6 2/3 per acre 10 —   Household Furniture 30 —   Pensions in hand 5 —   Farm utensils 6 25 —   Hay in hand 8 00 —   One steer $10 one cow $20 & Sheep $9 39 —   Lot Winshaw - title for land sold 26 —   $481.25 
William Evans
Sworn & subscribed on this tenth day of March A.D. 1829 before me J. Sprague Clerk

I James Sproat. Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Bristol do hereby certify that the foregoing order, and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copies from the records of said Court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Four hundred & Eighty one Dollars and twenty five cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twenty sixth day of March, A.D. 1829.
James Sproat. Clerk to the Court. for the County of Bristol.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Bristol County ss -
On this second day of February Eighteen hundred and thirty nine, personally appeared before John M. Williams a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the Commonwealth aforesaid, Meribah Evans a resident of Berkley in said County of Bristol, aged Seventy five years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Congress passed July 7. 1838 entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows." - That she is the widow of William Evans late of said Berkley, deceased, who was a soldier in the War of the Revolution, and served as she verily believes, as is stated in his declaration for a pension under the Act of Congress of June 7. 1832, to which she refers for the particular. The Pension Certificate which the said William Evans obtained under the Act of 1832 bears date February 14. 1833 and is numbered 5646 -
She further declares that she was married to the said William Evans on the first day of May Seventeen hundred and eighty three, that her husband the aforesaid William

died on the twenty fourth day of October, Eighteen hundred and thirty eight - That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four, vis. at the time above stated -
Meribah Shura
sworn to and subscribed, the day and year first above written —
I John M. Williams, a Judge as above stated and resident in the County of Bristol aforesaid do certify that Meribah Evans, the above named applicant for a pension, cannot by reason of bodily infirmary attend the Court — John M. Williams, Jus. G. G. D.
John A. Williams, Jr. 6.6.1842
Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Bristol ss. I James Sprout, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in said County of Bristol, do hereby certify that John M. Williams, whose signature is affixed to the above Certificate, is a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the Commonwealth aforesaid - I have hereunto
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand Seal of said Court This twelfth day of February Eighteen hundred thirty nine J. S. Groom

"May first Seventeen hundred Eighty three "William Evans and Meribah Dillingham both of "Berkeley were married by Samuel Tobey "Justice of Peace "Attest Samuel Tobey S Clerk
I Ephraim French Jr of Berkeley in the County of Bristol and commonwealth of Massachusetts do hereby certify that the above is a true copy from the records of the town of Berkeley aforesaid with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows. viz "May 1 st 1783
Ephraim French Jr } Clerk of said town of Berkeley
I Ephraim French Jr above named depose and say that I hold the Office of Clerk of the town of Berkeley foresaid & that the above is a true Extract from the records of said town of Berkeley with the exception abovenamed as certified by me
Ephraim French Jr } Clerk as aforesaid
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Bristol County January 14 th 1839.
Then the above named Ephraim French Jr. who is town Clerk of Berkeley made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him signed
Before me Barrillou Crane Justice of the Peace

William Evans Born July 7 th 1755 Meribah Evans his wife Born January 7 th 1763
May 1 st 1783 William Evans & Meribah (Dillingham both of Berkeley were Married by Samuel Soby Justice of Peace)
Attest Samuel Soby { Town clerk
The following is the Births and deaths of their children
Candace Evans Born July 28 th 1784
William Evans Born October 17 th 1786
Meribah Evans Born April 29 th 1789
Joseph (D) Evans Born July 6 th 1792
Sally S Evans Born July 28 th 1794
Thirza (D) Evans Born April 1 st 1797
Robert Evans Born Nov 26 th 1798
John Evans Born April 15 th 1803
Esther Evans Born Nov 14 th 1806
Robert Evans Deceased Oct 26 th 1804
John Evans Deceased Oct 2 nd 1803
Candace Evans Deceased May 22 nd 1818
Sally S Evans Deceased Sept 11 th 1808
Esther Evans Deceased Feb 14 th 1830
William Evans Deceased May 10 1843
Widow Meribah Evans Mother of the above children
Deceased May 19 th 1843
Dated at Berkeley February 29 th 1844 I hereby certify the above to be a true copy of record of the town of Berkeley Attest Ephraim Fernald { Town clerk of

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, County of Bristol ss. Be it known that on the 4th - day of March 1844 personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Ephraim French who is known to me as the Town Clerk of the town of Berkley duly qualified and made oath in due form of law to the truth of this within certified copy of record by him signed
Before me Barridae Crane Justice Peace

I Ephraim French of Berkeley in the County of Bristol and state of Massachusetts hereby state that I was well acquainted with William Evans of Berkeley as well as with his widow and family that there has never been known to me any other Man by the name of William Evans (except his own son) who herein I would further state that Meribah Evans (alias Church), daughter of the said William deceased in the town of Fall River consequently her death is not recorded in the town of Berkeley with the rest, thus leaving Joseph D Evans and Mirsa D Evans (alias Wheeler) the only surviving children of the said William Evans and Meribah his widow
(Dated at Berkeley this 29th day of February Eighteen hundred & fortyfour Ephraim French
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bristol County ss. Be it known that on the 4th day of March 1844. before the subscriber a justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared the above named Ephraim French who is known to me as a credible witness and made oath in due form of law to the truth of the foregoing statement or affidavit by him signed
Before me Barridee Crane Justice Peace
Bristol ss. I hereby certify that the erasure in the 7th line from the top and the interlineation in the eighth line to wit "Daughter of the said William" was made before sworn to March 4. 1844. Barridee Crane Justice Peace

2853
Wm Evans
Defection in the 14 interrogatory
Female
2 Years
Adm?
$ 80-
A Bapett L
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BRIEF in the case of  Wm Evans  in the State of  Mississippi  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? Seventy Seven Years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a Gen.     May 1 st In 1795 " 8 " Private Col Walker   May 1 st '76 " 7 " " Col Whitney   May 1 st '38 " 10 " " Col Bradford  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none stated  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Berkeley  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Living witnesses & had traditionary evidence  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Witnesses not stated as credible 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
H. L. Adams Examining Clerk.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section ILL
October 18, 1930.
Mr. Warren Benjamin Hackett 1315 West 9th Street Los Angeles, California.
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 14698, that William Evans(pensioned Evans) was born July 7 or 10, 1755 in Berkley, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
While a resident of Berkley, Bristol County, Massachusetts, he enlisted and served as a private as follows: from May 1, 1775 until January 1, 1776 in Captain Samuel Tubb's Company, Colonel Timothy Walker's Massachusetts Regiment; from May 1, 1776, seven months in Captain Zebedee Reading's Company, Colonel Josiah Whitney's Massachusetts Regiment and was in an engagement with some British vessels on Noddle's Island; from February, 1777, one year in Josiah Gibb's Company, Colonels Barton's and Stanton's Rhode Island Regiment; and from May 1, 1778, nine months in Captain Zebedee Reading's Company, Colonel Gamaliel Bradford's Massachusetts Regiment. Reading's
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 7, 1818, while a resident of Berkley, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
He died October 24, 1838 in Berkley, Massachusetts.
Soldier married May 1, 1783 in Berkley, Massachusetts, Meribah Dillingham, who was born January 7, 1763.
She was allowed pension on her application executed February 2, 1839 while a resident of Berkley, Massachusetts.
She died in Berkley, Massachusetts, May 19, 1843, survived by two children, Joseph D. Evans, a resident of Springville, New York, and Thirsa D. Wheeler, wife of Cyrenus Wheeler.

Soldier and his wife had the following children:
Candace born July 28, 1784, died May 22, 1818 William " October 17, 1786, " May 10, 1843 Meribah " April 29, 1789, married ---Church, died in Fall River. Joseph D. " July 3, 1792. Sally S. " July 28, 1794, died September 11, 1808. Thirza D. " April 1, 1797, married Catemus Wheeler. Robert " November 26, 1798, died October 26, 1804. John " April 15, 1803, died October 2, 1803. Esther " November 14, 1806, died February 14, 1830.
Very truly yours,
E.W.MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

Set to S. Bassett Oct 4 '45.

9,051 Massachusetts.
William Evans, 4 of Berkley, in the state of Mass ts who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Bradford, of the Mass ts line, for the term of nine months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts , at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 7. of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7. of April 19, and sent to Nahum Mitchell, judge, Bridgewater, Mass.
Arrears to 4th of March, 1819. -- 87.43
Semi-anl. all'ce ending 40. Sept. 9 48 "
 10 mo. \frac{24}{30} } 1819. \frac{48}{8} = 135.43  \frac{4}{31} } (Revolutionary claim.) 
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Discontinued
See letter to H. A. S. Hodges June 21. 1838.
the highest in the all have 1827

Mehitah Evans Massachusetts
Rejected Act 26 th June 1839 A. Bapett.
Husband died after passage of the act.
Act 7 July 1838

William Evans Berkley.

I William Lewis of Berkeley in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts and a citizen of the United States of lawfull age testify & declare that I enlisted in into the an private soldier Service in the revolution ary War against the common Enemy in the Company commanded by Captain Samuel Dabbs of Berkeley and in the regiment commanded by Col. Timothy Walker of Rehoboth & in the Massachusetts Line I enlisted in Seventeen hundred and Seventy five and was discharged the first of January Seventeen hundred & Seventy Six I served five months at Boston and in the vicinity of Boston I afterwards enlisted under the Command of Capt. Zebedee Beding and in the regiment commanded Col. Josiah Whitney and and served seven months at Boston in the year Seventeen hundred and Seventy six I afterwards enlisted under Capt. Josiah Gibbs and in the regiment of Col. Boston I served about twelve months at Rhode Island I afterwards enlisted in the year Seventeen hundred and Seventy eight under Capt. Zebedee Beding and in the regiment commanded by Col. Bradson

and I served the campaign out which was nine months after we arrived at Westpoint and was discharged but had no written discharge. I further declare that I have never received any pension from the United States that I am now become old and in reduced circumstances and that I need the assistance of my country for support Dated at Berkeley this Sixth day of April A 1818.
William Evers
Subscribed & sworn to April 7. 1818.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Wm Evans which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Yes V. Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? No VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes in his favor IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes with an inscription

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? Yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. †If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? No
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? Yes
XVI. †Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? Yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? Yes,
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____ ; and for such service I claim a pension.”

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
W. F. 14698
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of William Evans a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     March 1775- Jan'y 1 1776 Pvt. Samuel Tibbetts Timothy Foster Mass.   March 1776 7 mos. Zehedee Redding Isaac Whitney   July 1777 12 mos. Isaac Gibbs Carlson Stanton R.I.   May 1778 9 mos. Zehedee Redding Samuel Bradford  
Battles engaged in, none stated.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Berkley Bristol Co. Mass.
Date of application for pension, Apr. 7. 1818 - she was al.
Residence at date of application, Berkley Bristol Co. Mass.
Age at date of application, Jan. July 7. 1753 - in Berkley Mass.
Remarks:
She died Oct. 24. 1838 at Berkley Mass. He mar. May 1773, Meribah Dillingham born Jan'y 7. 1763. She was al. pen. on an app. of Feb. 2. 1839 while a resident of Berkley Mass. She died May 12. 1843 See Supplement herewith for family data
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

July 1, 1921.
Harriet P. Vincent, Menomonie, Wisconsin.
Madam:
In addition to the military history of William Evens or Evans W. File No.14,698 you are furnished the following data as to his children:
Candace born July 28, 1784, died May 22, 1818. William " October 17, 1786, died May 10, 1843. Meribah " April 29, 1789, mar. ----Church. Joseph D. " July 3, 1792. Sally S. " July 28, 1794, died September 11, 1808. Thirza D. " April 1, 1797, mar Cyrenus Wheeler. Robert " November 26, 1798, died October 26, 1804. John " April 15, 1803, died October 2, 1803. Esther " November 14, 1806, died February 14, 1830.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

1315 West 9th Street
Los Angeles, California
Sept. 29, 1930.
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Gentlemen:
For genealogical purposes I am trying to find out about the service in the American Revolutionary War, of an ancestor of mine, William Evans (Evins) of Berkley, Taunton and Freetown, Massachusetts.
I desire especially to have all information about his family which may appear in his application for pension. His name appears as a pensioner in the list of 1820.
Hoping I may obtain the desired information,
I am
Very respectfully yours,
Warren Benjamin Hackett Warren Benjamin Hackett
Ebenezer Cole - S 21564 - same date.

Rev. H.
Mendon, Mass June 13 - 1921
Pension Dept. Washington, D.C.
Will you
Kindly forward me the war record of William Evans - Berkley, Bristol Co. Mass - he was a pensioner - reached 86 years of age - Also the record of Jeremiah Wheeler Sr. born I think in Rehoboth, Mass, 3-23-1731 Commissioned 2 nd Lieut. in

1 st Reg. Mass. Militia Sept 3-1767 - and would record show whether or not he was Jeremiah Jr's. father? Jeremiah Jr. was born 9-28-1753.
I am desirous of obtaining these records so that I may join the D.A.R. -
Respectfully yours Harriet P. Vincent

C Wheeler Jr NY May 7 1891
Mr Evans Widow Pembroke
✓ May
RECEIVED MAY 12 1891
RECEIVED MAY 9 1891

Washington D.C.
May 7 th 1891
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir
My maternal grandfather William Evans, of Barkley, Bristol Co. Mass. was a Revolutionary soldier and drew a pension, and his widow Deborah, also received a pension after his decease. I am desirous to obtain a copy of the papers on file in the Pension Office relating to the grant of pensions in his case. If you will kindly order copies of the same made, and mailed to my address, with the amount of charges for such service, you will greatly oblige, Your Obedt Servt C. Wheeler Jr Address - Auburn N.Y.

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Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 14698
Mercitah Evans
Widow of William Evans
Pri Rev War
Act: July 24 38
Index: Vol. 2 , Page 222
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1891 Oct 3 - C Wheeler Jr. Lystor 1921 July 2 Hist. to Harriet P. Vincent 1920 - Oct. 18 - Hist. to Mrs. Harriet B. Hackett - J.L.L.

Berkley Ms June 21
Paris
Hon ble Nathan Mitchell
Bridgewater

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
I hereby certify that the within named Apollos Pocoy is a respectable Magistrate in the County of Bristol and the within is his genuine hand writing & signature & these affidavits were de- livered me by himself. Nathan Mitchell: Judge

Daniel Fish of Dighton in the County of Bristol of Lawfull age to give evidence testify and say that I enlisted in to the Continentals Service in the Revolutionary war as a Soldier in the company comm- anded by Josiah Gibbs and in Col. Stanton Regiment and was Stationed at Howland's Ferry & on Rhode Island I enlisted in the Month of March one thousand Seven hundred and Seventy Seven and continued in the Service untill the Campaign was Ended which was in the Month of March Seventy Eight and Seventy Eight and Barn- Crane of Berkeley enlisted about the same time I did in the same company and and continued untill the End of the Campaign which was about one year and further Saith not Daniel Fish
Dated at Berkeley the 19 th of June 1819
Bristol ss Commonwealth of Massachusetts June 19 th 1819 then Personally appeared Daniel Fish subscribed to the above Deposition and made solemn oaths to the truth of the same above Deposition
Before me Apollo Soley Justice of Peace
I also hereby certify that Daniel Fish is a man which full confidence ought to be placed in Abel Apollo Soley Justice of the Peace

I William Evers of Berkley in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Lawful age To Give Evidence testify and say that I Entered into the Continental Service in the revolutionary war in the Company commanded by Josiah Gibbs and in Col Hanson's Regiment and was Stationed at Howland's ferry and in Rhode Island State I Enlisted in the month of February Seventeen hundred and Twenty Seven and continued until the campaign was out, which was in March Seventeen hundred and Twenty Eight, soon after I Enlisted I was sent away some distance To Guard a Magazine and was there about three months and then re- turned to Howland's ferry and on my return I found Bernice Heane there in the same company and he continued with me until the campaign closed which was about ten months after my return to the main company and further saith not
William Evers
Bristol ss. Commonwealth of Massachusetts June 25 th 1819 then Personally appeared William Evers and made solemn oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed
Before me Nathaniel Doby Justice of the Peace I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with William Evers, the above deponent and that he is a man in which full confidence can be placed Attest Nathaniel Doby Justice of the Peace

I Benjamin Paull of Berkley in the County of Bristol being of lawful age to give evidence do testify and say, that I am personally acquainted with William Evans of Berkley in said County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts and that the said William Evans served together with myself as a continental Soldier in the Army of the United States for the term of nine months at one time in the year 1778 and 1779 in the Regiment under the Command of Col. Gammaliel Bradford and in the Company commanded by Capt. Lebedee Redding.
Benjamin Paull
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bristol ss. January 28 th 1829
Then personally appeared the above named Benjamin Paull and made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed is true in all its parts.
Before me Barzillai Crane Justice of the Peace
I Joseph Sanford of Berkley in the County of Bristol being of lawful age to give evidence do testify and say that I am personally acquainted with William Evans of Berkley in said County of Bristol and that the said William Evans served as a soldier in the continental service of the United States from June 1778 to March 1779, making a term of nine months in the Regiment under the Command of Col. Gammaliel Bradford and in the Company commanded by Capt. Lebedee Redding being myself a soldier at that time belonging to the same company and that the said William Evans together with myself after the expiration of the said nine months service received a regular discharge.
Joseph Sanford
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bristol ss. January 28 th 1829
Then personally appeared the above named Joseph Sanford and made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed is true in all its parts.
Before me Barzillai Crane Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Of Bristol ss. I, Sam l Spratt, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Bristol, do hereby certify that Barallus Crane Esq r , whose signature is affixed to the within certificate, is a Justice of the Peace, duly qualified & acting under the authority of said Commonwealth within said County of Bristol, and that full faith & credit is due to his official acts & attributions.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, & affixed the seal of said Court this twenty six th day of March, A.D. 1872.
Sam l Spratt

William Evans
Berkley
Col o . Bradford's Reg t . Massach'tts
9 months
7. April, 1818.
Correct by Roll.
Adm d .

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
On this 88.  7 th day of April 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Southern Circuit, personally appeared William Evans of Berkley aged  years, resident in the said Circuit, who being by me first duly cautioned according to law, on his oath made the following declaration, by him signed, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," viz.
That he served nine months in 1770 & 1779, being under one enlistment & one continued service, as a private soldier in Capt. Lebedee Reading's Company & Col. Bradford's Reg't (being in the Massachusetts line) /See his said Declaration of all his services enclosed/.

And I do certify that the said Evans stands in need of the assistance of his country for support —
And I, the said Judge, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said William Evans did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
Nahum Mitchell
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
ss.
1818.
I HEREBY CERTIFY, That is one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Southern Circuit, consisting of the Counties of Plymouth, Norfolk, Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket in said Commonwealth—that the same Circuit Court of Common Pleas is a Court of record—that the signature to the above certificate is the true signature of the said Judge, and that the seal thereunto affixed is the seal of the said Court.
} Clerk of the Judicial Court for the County of

William Leno's Certificate

This certifies that William Evans was born July 10 th A.D. 1755. as appears of record. Berkeley August 14 1832
Attest Adoniam Crane S. Clark

We Benjamin Paul, Joseph Sanford and Paul Briggs all of Birkly in the County of Bristol and all now  being each of us of lawfull age to give evidence do testify and say that we all and each of us served as privates in the Company of Infantry commanded by Capt. Rebedu Redding in Col. Josiah Philney's Regiment for the term of seven months; that William Evans of said Birkly also served during said term of seven months in the same company and regiment; that the said Evans and each us whose names are hereunto subscribed, all enlisted in said company on the first day of May A.D. 1776; that shortly after, the said Evans with the said company marched from said Birkly to Boston, & from thence we went to Arnold's Island, in Boston harbor, and from thence to the Town of Hull in the County of Norfolk where we and the said Evans served untill the first day of some time in the month of December A.D. 1776 when we were all discharged by Capt. Rebedu Redding. our Our discharge was a verbal one; and we were discharged at said Hull. When we were at Boston & Arnold's Island, we were engaged in guarding the coast and in erecting fortifications & were engaged in the like service at said Hull. At Hull our regiment captured three British vessels, two of which were full of Scottish Highland soldiers & the other was loaded with provisions and munitions of war - We suppose that Gen. Benjamin Lincoln commanded the troops at these several places, as he was frequently at each of them, with the troops that were stationed at these places.
Benjamin Paul
Joseph Sanford
Paul Briggs

Wyston J. Aug. 10 th A.D. 1882
Bristol ss. Then personally appeared the within named Benjamin Paul Joseph Sanford and Paul Briggs and severally made oath to the truth of the within declaration by them subscribed -
Before me, Eluthane P. Hathaway Justice of the Peace
Bristol ss. Nov. 16 th 1882, I certify that Benjamin Paul, Joseph Sanford and Paul Briggs who signed the within affidavit are persons of credibility and that their statement is entitled to credit -
E. P. Hathaway, Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Bristol ss. I Anselm Bassett Register of Probate in & for the County of Bristol, do hereby certify that Eluthane P. Hathaway is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County of Bristol and duly qualified to administer oaths and that the signatures affixed to the above certificates purporting to be his, are his genuine signatures.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this seventh day of December Eighteen hundred and thirty two - Anselm Bassett
pp. 100

We Paul Briggs and William Cotton both of the County of Bristol and Commonwealth of the Massachusetts, of lawful age to give evidence, do testify and say that on or about the first of May 1775, we together with William Evans of Berkley in said County enlisted as private soldiers in said Town of Berkley, for the term of eight months, to serve in the war during the war of the Revolution in the company of Capt. In company commanded by Capt. Samuel Dabbs in Col. Walker's regiment; that in one or two days after we enlisted, the said Evans and ourselves with the company marched from said Berkley to Roxbury Roxbury in the County of Middlesex where the said Evans served in said company guarding Boston Neck (the British then being in possession of Boston) and throwing up intrenchments and fortifications until the first of January 1776 when he together with all of the company were discharged by Capt. Dabbs; this discharge appears in writing and took place at said Roxbury - We heard during this campaigning that the Battle of Bunker's Hill was fought and we well remember it, as we saw it, and expected every moment during the day to be engaged - Gen Washington was at Roxbury during this campaign and he reviewed us with the other troops there stationed - Gen Thomas also we frequently saw as he was frequently at Roxbury -
Paul Briggs William Cotton mark.
Attest. C. P. Hathaway.
Bristol Aug. 11 th 1832. Then personally Paul Briggs and William Cotton who subscribed the above declaration and made solemn oath to the truth of the same - Before me, Christian P. Hathaway, Jus. of the Peace.
Bristol Jan. 16 th 1832. I certify that Paul Briggs and William Cotton being the above affidavits are credible persons and that their statements are entitled to credit. Christian P. Hathaway, Justice of the Peace. -

Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Bristol ss. I James Spratt, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Bristol, do hereby certify that Jonathan P. Hathaway Esq. whose signature is affixed to the within certificates, is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County of Bristol, and duly qualified to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this twentieth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
J. Spratt
Mr. William Cook
No 2. 833
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Bristol ss. I Amos Barrett Register of Probate in and for the County of Bristol, do hereby certify that Jonathan P. Hathaway is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County of Bristol and
that the signatures affixed to the within certificates, purporting to be his are his genuine signatures.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the seal of said Court this seventh day of December eighteen hundred & thirty two.
Amos Barrett

I Susannah Dillingham of Berkeley in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged sixty two years do testify and say that William Evans a Revolutionary Pensioner late of Berkeley deceased, died on the twenty fourth day of October Eighteen hundred and thirty eight leaving a widow viz. Meribah Evans who is still living and that she has remained a widow ever since the decease of said William Evans.
Susanna Dillingham
Commonwealth of Massachusetts }
Bristol County ss. February 1st 1839.
Then the above named Susanna Dillingham who is a credible witness personally appeared and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by her signed.
Before me Barzilla Crane Justice of Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Bristol ss. I Andrew Barrett Register of the Court of Probate in for said County do hereby certify that Barzilla Crane is a Justice of the Peace in for said County & that the signature to the foregoing Certificate purporting to be his an genuine —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court this twenty first day of February Eighteen hundred and thirty nine —
A Barrett

Berkley Mass Dec 22
25 W.S. Allin Geo Town Pa
Murrah County
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Mr. William S. Allison
Georgetown District Columbia

State of Massachusetts Bristol County } ss.
Be it Known that before me Barrillias Greene a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Meribah Evans of Berkley in said County of Bristol and made oath in due form of law that she is now the widow of William Evans late of Berkley aforesaid; that said William her deceased husband in his life time for many years previous to his decease received a Pension at the rate of Eighty Dollars per annum for services in the war of the Revolution; that her said husband died October A.D. 1838; that she has since applied to the Commissioner of Pensions for a Pension under the act providing for widows in certain cases but has never succeeded in obtaining any thing: That she is now very nearly eighty years of age in a very feeble state of health.
Sworn and subscribed
This 29th day of December A.D. 1842.
Meribah her Evans X cross
Before me
Barrillias Greene Justice of Peace
Witness. David Horie Stephen G Shore

Know all Men by these Presents, That I Meribah Evans of Bockley in the County of Bristol widow of (William Evans deceased formerly a Revolutionary Pensioner) do hereby constitute and appoint William S. Allison of Georgetown in the District of Columbia my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to make application to the proper authorities and to prosecute in my name any claim which I have or may have for a Pension under any of the laws or regulations of the government of the United States in such way and manner as he may deem expedient and to do and cause to be done in my name any act which he may lawfully do touching the premises aforesaid, and I do also hereby authorise and appoint the said William S. Allison for me and in my name to Petition the Government of the United States for an allowance of a Pension should he deem it expedient in case it should be decided that I have no valid claim under any present existing laws of the government. Witness my hand and seal this twenty ninth day of December Year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and Forty two. Meribah her X Evans cross
Signed Sealed & delivered in presence of Barniclei Greene David Slopie

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bristol County } 7
Be it known that on the 29th day of December 1842 before me the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the said County of Bristol personally appeared Meribah Evans subscribed to the foregoing Power of Attorney and acknowledged the same to be her act and deed. in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year last above mentioned.
Barnabas Crane Justice Peace
Mr. William S. Allison,
(Dec. 29th 1842.
Sir,
Living in the neighborhood of Mrs. Evans I was requested by her to forward the foregoing papers. several years ago I assisted her in making out the papers necessary to support her claim which I considered good at least in equity tho' I had doubts whether her case would be considered as coming exactly under the provision of the letter of the Statute relating to the 5 years pension of widows of decd. Nobles Pensioners, I thought she might be fairly intitled to a pension from the time of the decease of her husband to the expiration of the 5 years limited but as no farther evidence than that was forwarded at the time had she been was first presented you will please to write & also in regard to your success B. Crane

I Meribah Evans of Berkley in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged Eighty - years do testify and say that I am the widow of William Evans late of Berkley aforesaid who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States that I have been allowed a pension of Fifty three Dollars & thirty three cents per annum under the act of 7th July 1832 that I now claim an increase of pension on account of my late husbands service for twelve months in Captain Josiah Gibbs company and Colonel Borton's regiment
Witness } Barrilleu Crane Stephen P. Chase
Meribah her Evans cross
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bristol County — } ss
Be it known that before me Barrilleu Crane a justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Meribah Evans who is a credible person and made oath in due form of law to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by her subscribed
Sworn and subscribed this 13th day of March 1843.
Before me Barrilleu Crane Justice Peace

Rev:
Sept 11. 1845.
Addison
Evans.
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Ph
Edwards Esq Corr of Nemesis Washington

Quantum Mans. Sept 8. 1845
Sir,
Your letter of the 13th. Ult. relative to the claim of the children of Meribah Evans, deceased who was the widow of William Evans late of Berkley in the County of Bristol, deceased, was duly received — Since the receipt thereof I have been the agent of the children of said Meribah Evans dec d — He says that William Evans made application for a pension under the Act of March 18. 1818 and was pensioned, but was afterwards stopped — That said Mrs Evans made no further application under said Act because he had some property — That in his declaration under the Act of 1818 aforesaid he set forth the service in Rhode Island which was proved by the testimony of Benjamin Lowell Esq r annexed to the application of the children of Meribah Evans for the arrears of her pension. The agent of said children therefore requests you to examine the declaration of Mrs Evans under the aforesaid Act of 1818 — He thinks & believes you will there find additional evidence of said service —
In addition to the above I have in my possession the application of Bernice Crane of Berkley aforesaid for a pension under

The act of March 18, 1878 with the following indorsement thereon in red ink viz.
"Projected as it appears from the Muster Rolls "that B. G. served only six months" Then follows another indorsement also in red ink. viz. "The Rhode Island service was Militia — "Projected" —
In the package of papers of Bernice Crane aforesaid I found the inclosed affidavit of William Evans, which appears to have been taken June 21. 1819 before Apostolus Tibbetts Esq. who has since deceased —
It is believed that Mr Evans did not refer to this service in Rhode Island under the act of June 7, 1832 because he made out two years service without it —
Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt D. Basset
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commr of Pensions Washington DC.

There is also another indorsement on the Berwick Crane papers aforementioned viz.
"The Claimant having produced affidavit of "his service as enclosed, I now return his "Documents to the War Office
(Signed) "N. Mitchell"
It is

Washington City Feby. 21 st 1843
Dear Sir
Your Note of the 22 d inst in reply to mine of a former date has been received and is now before me. I have since seen the individual who has given some attention to the claim of Mrs. Marinda Evans, widow of Wm Evans deceased, and he still thinks she is entitled to an additional Sum. He says that her husband, when living was allowed under the act of 1832, the sum of eighty dollars per annum, and for Service stated to have been under Capt Samuel Gibbs for eight months in 1875, and for other Services, which entitled him to the pension above stated, and that the said Evans, stated at the same time, that he had performed other Services which it was not necessary for him to mention in the declaration. When his widow's claim was allowed, this individual informs me, the eight months Service was deducted because his (Evans) name was not found upon the roll for that time. Evans states in his declaration under act of March 18 th 1838 that he served for twelve months in Capt Josiah Gibbs Company, and Col. Barton's regiment, which Service is not stated in his declaration under act of 7 th of June 1832. If he served in Col. Barton's regiment as stated, and the records show that fact, his widow of course is entitled for that time. The individual above alluded to wishes me to enquire also, if the records do not show the fact, whether Mrs Evans, will not be entitled if the Service be

proved by parole testimony.
For myself I have no personal knowledge of this case, but I am informed that Mrs Evans is poor and needs all to which she is entitled. It is therefore that I am induced again to trouble you, and to call your attention to the points now raised. Believing that you will be disposed to do justice in the premises, I am therefore not unwilling to again submit the question to your serious consideration.
Very Respectfully
Your Obedt Servant
Nathl B. Barlow
J L Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions

To J. L. Edwards Esquire Commissioner of Pensions - Joseph D. Evans of Springville in the state of New York aged fifty three  Next July - years, deposes and says that he is the only surviving son of the late William Evans late of Berkley in the County of Bristol in the Common- wealth of Massachusetts deceased - That he the said Joseph D. Evans removed from said Berkley about Twenty Nine years ago - He also deposes and says, that he has been informed and believes that his father the said William Evans was a pensioner of the United States under the Act of Congress passed June 7th. 1822 - That he died at said Berkley on the twenty fourth day of October eighteen hundred and thirty eight leaving a widow viz. Meribah Evans who was my mother - That the said Meribah Evans resided at said Berkley until her death, which took place on the nineteenth day of May eighteen hundred and forty three; and that the said Meribah Evans was a pensioner of the United States under the Act of Congress passed July 7. 1838 -
He therefore respectfully represents that he believes the said Meribah Evans did not receive so large a pension as she was by law entitled to, for the services of her said husband in the war of the Revolution - And the object of this application is to obtain for her surviving children the arrears of the pension due

The said Meribah Evans - And he refers you to the declarations of the said William Evans and Meribah Evans for premiums and the evidence accompanying said declarations; And also to the evidence hereto annexed for the services of the said William Evans in the war of the Revolution and to such other documentary evidence as are in the cases -
He further represents, as he believes, that the services testified to, by Benjamin Corwell Esquire, hereto annexed, was not allowed to the said Meribah Evans -
He further represents, that he makes this application for the arrears of the amount due the said Meribah Evans in behalf of himself and his sister Thirza D. Wheeler the only surviving children of the said Meribah Evans, deceased -
Joseph D. Evans
State of New York -
State of New-York, ERIE COUNTY.
} ss.
I, MANLY COLTON, Clerk of the County of Erie, and of the Court of Common Pleas, thereof, do hereby certify that Charles C. Severance
Esq., whose name is subscribed to the annexed certificate of proof or acknowledgement, and thereon written, was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the Peace in said County and duly authorized to take the same, and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice and verily believe the signature to said certificate to be his genuine signature. And further, that the annexed instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of this State.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, this 19th day of June 1845.
Manly Colton Clerk. by Isaac Smithy Soper

the said Meribah Evans - And he refers you to the declarations of the said William Evans and Meribah Evans for pensions and the evidence accompanying said declarations; And also to the evidence hereto annexed for the services of the said William Evans in the War of the Revolution and to such other documentary evidence as are in the cases -
He further represents, as he believes, that the services testified to, by Benjamin Corwell Esquire, hereto annexed, was not allowed to the said Meribah Evans -
He further represents, that he makes this application for the arrears of the amount due the said Meribah Evans in behalf of himself and his sister Thirza D. Wheeler the only surviving children of the said Meribah Evans, deceased -
Joseph D. Evans
State of New York } County of Erie } Sd. Person all appeared before me June 13 th A.D. 1835 Joseph D. Evans to me known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing dep- osition and being by me duly sworn says that the facts and statements in said deposition are true to the best of his knowledge and belief Charles C. Severance Justice of the Peace

State of Rhode Island
I Benjamin Cowell of the City & County of Providence in said State do on oath certify that I have in my possession a Roll of those officers & soldiers belonging to a Regiment of Rhode Island State Troops, who were allowed depreciation of pay as appears by a Report of a Committee of the Legislature of said State made at their October Session 1785. Said Regiment was first raised to serve from December 1776 to March 16 1778 then raised for another term, of twelve months, ending March 16 1779 then for a third term, of twelve months ending March 16 1780 as the archives of said State will show. Said Regiment was commanded by Col Barton a part of the time part of the time by Col Stanton but a greater part of the time by Col John Topham. And I further certify that on said Roll now in my possession is borne the name of "William Evans Luford" & the sum of £15-6-4 allowed him for depreciation of pay. The name of "Capt Jeriah Gibbs" is also borne on said Roll & the sum of £79. 18 allowed him for depreciation of pay.
Benja Cowell
Providence Feb 27 1844

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Providence ss. In Providence on this twenty- seventh day of February, a. d. 1844, personally appeared Benjamin Currell, subscriber to the within and made oath of the truth of the same before me, and I do certify that said Benjamin Currell is a credible witness.
Gamaliel Lyman Dwight. Justice of the Peace.
State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Providence ss. I Albert Greene, Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of Providence, in said State, do hereby certify, that Gamaliel L. Dwight, who has signed the foregoing certifi- cate is a Justice of the Peace, within and for said City, duly elected.
In attestation whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and have affixed the seal of said Court, this twenty seventh day of February, A. D. 1844.
Albert Greene Clerk.

William Evans Map. Act 7 June 1832 At what time paid? Pen: Office. June 26. 1839
p ro . dec r 1835
p ro 4 Sep 1838 JH

I William S. Crane of Berkley in the county of Bristol & Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged forty six years do testify and say that I have from my youth been acquainted with Meribah Evans late of Berkley deceased, that said Meribah was the widow of William Evans late of Berkley who in his lifetime was a Revolutionary pensioner; that said Meribah Evans resided in my family at the time of her death which occurred on the nineteenth day of May last
I further testify and say that Joseph D. Evans and Fanny Wheeler wife of Cyrenus Wheeler are the only children of said William and Meribah deceased who according to the best of my knowledge are now living.
I also further testify and say that I have never known or heard of any person any where that ever was known by the name of William Evans besides the aforesaid husband of the said Meribah deceased with the exception of a son of said William and Meribah who was known by the name of William Evans junior and who now is not living.
William S. Crane
Commonwealth of Massachusetts?
Bristol County ss.
Be it known that on the 29th day of February A.D. 1844. personally appeared the above named William S. Crane who is known to me as a credible witness and made solemn oath to truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed
Before me. Barrillae Crane Justice Peace
Feb 29. 1844.
N.B. the alteration in the word 'February' was made by myself, Barrillae Crane Justice Peace in the above entitled a correction.

I Abiathar Crane of Berkley in the County of Bristol and State of Massachusetts aged seventy eight years do testify and say that I have been personally acquainted with William Evans of late of Berkley aforesaid deceased ever since the Year 1775, untill the time of his death having always resided in the same neighborhood with said Evans that said Evans to my knowledge was absent from home a large portion of the time during the Revolutionary war engaged as I always understood in the service as a soldier in the Revolution.
That I have the distinct recollection of hearing my Father say frequently that he himself served as a soldier in the war of the Revolution in the Rhode Island service in the Regiment under the command of Col. Barton in the Company commanded by Capt. Gibbs and also that the aforesaid William Evans served as a soldier in said Barton's Regiment & Capt. Gibbs' Company at the same time with him, which according to my best recollection was called the "15 or 18 month service."
I also testify & say that my Mother Joanna Crane widow of my father Barnard Crane now draws a pension of between 70 & 80 Dollars per annum on account of my Father's services.
I also further testify and say that I have

been well acquainted with Paul Briggs late of Berkley aforesaid who was a Revolutionary prisoner in his life time, and that he, said Briggs, has frequently told me that he served as a soldier in the war of the Revolution in the State of Rhode Island in the Regiment under the Command of Col. Barton & in the Company commanded by Capt Gibbs and that the aforesaid William Evans together with my Father served with him the same time in the same Company, but I do not now recollect of his stating to me the length of time either of them were engaged in that service.
I also further testify and say that I have been acquainted with Meribah Evans late of Berkley that she was the widow of the aforesaid William Evans that I have understood that she obtained also a pension in her life time on account of her husband's services and that she died some time in the month of May last.
Noah Crane

commonwealth of Massachusetts Bristol County.
Be it known that on the sixth day of January in the Year of our Lord 1844. Personally appeared the within named Abraham Crane who is known to me as a credible witness and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed
Before me Barrillai Crane Justice Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
District ss. I James Spratt, Clerk of the County Common
pleas for said County of Bristol, do hereby certify that Barrillai Crane, Esq., whose signature is affixed to the annexed certificate, was at the date thereof, a Justice of the peace in the said County of Bristol, and duly qualified to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, this tenth day of June, in the year Eighteen hundred and forty five.
J. Spratt

Washington, Feb 11 1843
Sir
I presented the claim of Mrs. Meriba of Mass: Evans, widow of William Evans, due at the pension office, some time since, and she was allowed a pension of $53.33 per annum, being for sixteen months service. Her husband had been allowed $80 per annum for two years service. In the examination of the widows claim, eight months service in 1775, was not allowed, because her husbands name was not found on the roll as alleged. He however performed other service besides that for which the pension was allowed, which was overlooked in the examination of the widows claim, which service would have made up the same rate of pension which her husband received. The service alluded to is alleged in the declaration under act of 1818, but not under 1832, because sufficient service was set forth under that latter act to give a full pension. Inasmuch as an examination of the whole of the service was not made

upon the examination of the widows claim and as the pension in consequence thereof was reduced, may I not ask for a re-examination of the claim without the delay attendant upon claims, other than those from Members of Congress. The widow has complained that injustice has been done her.
I am respectfully Your Obedt. Servt.
Wm Allison
J. L. Edwards Esqr Comm ee of Pensions.

Washington City July 20 th - 1843
Dear Sir
I have been requested to ask of you a reexamination of the papers, and the claim, in the case of Mrs. Martha Evans, of Berkeley, Mass. widow of Wm Evans deceased, for a pension in consequence of the Revolutionary Services of the late Wm Evans. Mrs Evans now receives a pension, but by her friends it is thought not to be so much as she is actually entitled to. Mrs Evans is an old feeble woman, and as I am informed very poor. It is therefore highly desirable that nothing should be withheld from her to which by the laws of her country she is actually entitled. I hope you will give to the subject your early attention.
Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servant Nathl B Borden
J L Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions

Fauntler Mass. June 28. 1849
Sir,
Herewith is the application of the surviving children of Meribah Evans deceased for the arrears of what is considered to be due the said Meribah Evans decd
Any communication you may be pleased to make relative thereto may be made to me —
Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt A Basset
J. L. Edwards Esq Comm r of Pensions Washington —